Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage57th Street and, 7th Ave, New York City, New York, 10019, United States
Dates/times in New York time zone
| Thursday 16 October 2025 | 20:00 |
Programme
| Bernstein, Leonard (1918-1990) | Halil | |
| Ben-Haim, Paul (1897-1984) | Symphony no. 1 | |
| Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) | Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64 |
Performers
| Israel Philharmonic Orchestra | |
| Lahav Shani | Conductor |
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) returns to Carnegie Hall in three concerts led by Music Director Lahav Shani. Each program includes a symphony by Tchaikovsky and a significant work by Ben-Haim. Tonight’s program starts with a bonus: Bernstein’s soulful, but oft-overlooked flute concerto, Halil, which the IPO premiered under Bernstein’s own baton. Ben-Haim’s First Symphony, completed in 1940, is a multifaceted work that includes references to Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony, direct quotes from traditional Persian Jewish music, and a theme from Ben-Haim’s final completed work before he left his native Germany. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a forceful—and ultimately hopeful—contemplation on fate.
Tickets:
- Available August 11 at 11 AM
- Subscriber/Member Presale: August 4 at 11 AM
